GRANT PROGRAM

DSEF is pleased to offer the opportunity to any individual or group in the Dover-Sherborn school district to apply for an award through the grant program. 

The Board seeks proposals that will enhance and enrich the classroom and school environments in the Dover-Sherborn school system recognizing and supporting those individuals who work with  limited resources. The Board also looks for proposals which address the growing need within our classrooms for enriched experiences for students of varied abilities. The hope is that these grants will provide important learning opportunities for our students, faculty and staff.

Who is eligible to apply?

Any individual or group in affiliated with the Dover-Sherborn school distirct.

When are applications due?                                                                                                   

Applications  must be completed and submitted by the Friday before February vacation. 

How and when are the awards determined?                                                                                      

Grant proposals are reviewed by the Board and decisions are presented in June. Awards are determined by a proposal's potential impact, both long and short term, on the educational experince and/or cultural enrichment it will provide to the students. Requested funding may be adjusted by the Board after further assessment of the proposal.To encourage collaboration, higher amounts may be awarded to team-based projects.

For what is the award given?
Awards will be considered for any proposal covering academics, arts, athletics, or staff development. The Board particularly encourages proposals for: 

- the development and implementation of exemplary curriculum projects, including interdisiplinary/theme-based curricula

- specific instructional units or strategies

 - projects that encourage dynamic forms of collaboration and teaming among faculty, faculty and students, or students and students

- teacher professional development, as well as enrichment materials. Travel expenses related to any of the above will also be considered.

- projects using the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks creatively to improve learning and educational opportunities W

What is my responsibility if I am the recipient of an award?

Individual s or teams that receive DSEF grants must agree to:

- implement their project during the academic year following receipt of the award

- submit a written report/evaluation to the Board by June 30 of that year that documents the progress and outcomes of the project.

- be willing to assist others in developing proposals and/or implementing similar projects

- share information regarding their own project with others at the request of the Board

- allow the Board to distribute copies of winning proposals and written reports to interested applicants upon request.

How do I apply?
Complete the Application Form.  

Application forms are available below for download or each school prinicpal has a computer disc available as well which has all of the forms on it.  Submit an electronic pdf copy to:
1.The principal of the school in which your project is to be conducted
2.The DSEF Board (Attention: Superintendent)
*The deadline for submission of all applications is the Friday before February vacation*

For more information, please contact the board Co-Presidents, the Superintendent or any member of the DSEF board.

Download a Grant Form                                                                                                                    Download a Grant Amendment Form
Download a Grant Extension Form                                                                                                        Download a Final Report Form
Download a Request for Check Form